The history
Spices have been used by humans since the earliest times.
Even ancient civilisations took advantage of nature and used various herbs, seeds or fruits to season primitive dishes, cure various ailments and dye fabrics.
Even ancient civilisations took advantage of nature and used various herbs, seeds or fruits to season primitive dishes, cure various ailments and dye fabrics.
Spices were often attributed symbolic or even magical meanings. Later, some culinary garnishes (especially exotic ones) were treated as means of payment.
Their prices often reached unimaginably high values in the past.
Spices today
Today, spices can be found in every European household and shop. Without them, no dish would acquire its unique character.
Even today, spices are used to cure various diseases and ailments at home.
Spices are extracted from leaves, roots and fruits of individual plant species.
In addition, various spice mixtures are also available.